LOW-IRON
CLEAR GLASS
USES AND
APPLICATIONS
DATA SHEET / Quebec
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MULTIVER Ltd
436, Berube Street, Quebec (Quebec) G1M 1C8
tel. : 1 800 463-2810 and fax : 418 687-0804
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LOW-IRON CLEAR GLASS
Glass Offered by Multiver
CLEAR GLASS
Is ordinary clear glass completely clear ?
Silica, the main ingredient in the making
of glass, contains a percentage of iron
that gives it a faint green tinge. Low-iron
glass has a clearer look, which is especially
noticeable around the edges.
STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATES
Multiver meets the following requirements :
·ASTM C1036 – Flat Glass
·CAN/CGSB-12.3-M91 – Flat, Clear Float Glass
*Other standards and certificates may apply.
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LOW-IRON CLEAR GLASS
USES
Low-iron clear glass is utilized in a vast number of applications, such as :
Glass partitions
Shower enclosures
Display windows
Mirrors
Framing glass
Greenhouses
Furniture
Floors and stairs
MULTIVER Ltd
436, Berube Street, Quebec (Quebec) G1M 1C8
tel. : 1 800 463-2810 and fax : 418 687-0804
Shelving and display cases
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LOW-IRON CLEAR GLASS
BENEFITS
L
ow-e glass allows better light transmission.
It eliminates the green cast inherent to ordinary glass.
It has a crystal clear appearance.
T
his type of glass is the perfect choice when the glass must be devoid of colour to
let the decoration shine on its own.
It is clearer around the edges.
It maintains the integrity of the colouring of patterned, silk-screened or coloured
laminated spandrel glass.
MANUFACTURING SIZE
Due to the wide range of products available as well as the number of suppliers,
maximum sizes may vary depending on the suppliers and demand. Minimum sizes may
also vary depending on intended uses. That being said, the average maximum size of a
glass sheet is approximately 96 inches X 144 inches (2438 mm X 3657 mm).
MAINTENANCE
Once the glass is installed, it is recommended that all exposed surfaces be cleaned,
if needed, in order to preserve the esthetic qualities of the product. Rub gently with
a soft cloth, using cold or warm water and non-aggressive chemicals for all glass
surfaces. Caution should be exercised when choosing cleaners. Abrasive cleaners must
never be used as they can cause damage to the glass surface. Several products are
specifically designed to clean glass. Metallic objects should not be used because they
could scratch the glass.
To prevent thermal stress breakage and increase the safety factor, glass can be
heat-strengthened, tempered and/or laminated. A laser-engraved logo appears at
one of the edges of all tempered and heatstrengthened glass products.
Never use any products containing solvents.
MULTIVER Ltd
436, Berube Street, Quebec (Quebec) G1M 1C8
tel. : 1 800 463-2810 and fax : 418 687-0804
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LOW-IRON CLEAR GLASS
SUPPLIERS OF
LOW-IRON PRODUCTS
Multiver offers a large variety of low-iron glass products, most of which are listed
below. Products may be added to the list or removed from it, depending on demand.
TABLE 1 : Name and Thickness of Available Glass Products
Krystal
Klear TM
3-4-6-810-12 mm*
UltraWhite
3-6-1012 mm
TM
Optiwhite
TM
2-3-4-6-8-1012-15-19 mm*
*Certain glass products are not kept in stock. A minimum quantity is required for some products
TABLE 2 : Low-Iron Glass Performance Data
PRODUCT
U-VALUE
BTU/
HFT2-°F
TRANSMITTANCE %
R-VALUE
H-FT2°F/BTU
VISIBLE LIGHT
REFLECTANCE
%
VISIBLE
LIGHT
SOLAR
TRANSM.
U.V.
TDWISO
OUT
IN
SHADING
COEF.
SOLAR
HEAT
GAIN
COEF.
RELATIVE
HEAT GAIN
BTU/H-FT2
ORDINARY
CLEAR GLASS
- 6 mm clear
1.03
0.98
88
80
82
8
18
0.97
0.84
206
6 mm clear
Krystal Klear™
1.03
0.97
91
89
81
8
8
1.04
0.90
222
6 mm clear
UltraWhite™
1.02
0.98
90
87
84
8
8
1.02
0.88
217
6 mm clear
Optiwhite™
1.04
0.98
91
89
89
8
8
1.04
0.90
221
LOW-IRON
CLEAR GLASS
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436, Berube Street, Quebec (Quebec) G1M 1C8
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LOW-IRON CLEAR GLASS
GLAZING
REPLACEMENT
To help us identify the insulated unit with
low-iron clear glass that needs to be replaced, we strongly recommend that you
look at the spacer in the insulated unit.
You will then know who was the original
manufacturer of the unit as well as its
year of manufacture. We also require the
project name and location to conduct
extensive research.
In the case of insulated units including one
or more tempered or heat-strengthened
glass layers, you should be able to see a
laser-engraved logo in one of the corners,
unless it is covered. A date as well as the
name of the company that tempered the
glass should also be indicated.
MULTIVER LOGO / TEMPERED GLASS
Slight glass colour variations can occur during the manufacturing process and result
in a colour different from the original tint, in
the event of a replacement.
MULTIVER Ltd
436, Berube Street, Quebec (Quebec) G1M 1C8
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Musée National des Beaux-Arts
Pavillon Pierre Lassonde
Low-iron clear glass
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ADVICE ON
APPLICATIONS WITH
LAMINATED GLASS
Here are a few options we recommend :
FOR ENHANCED
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE :
Low-iron glass laminated with an acoustic
polyvinyl butyral interlayer, commonly
known as Saflex® Q series acoustic PVB
interlayer (see the Laminated Glass document), and laminated with another type
of glass of your choice. Several layers can
be laminated, offering virtually endless
combination possibilities.
LOW-IRON CLEAR GLASS
TO INCREASE GLASS SAFETY FACTOR
AND MECHANICAL STRENGTH :
Low-iron glass laminated to a PVB DuPontTM
SentryGlas® interlayer, and laminated with
another type of glass. PVB SentryGlas®
is nearly 100 times stiffer and five times
stronger than standard PVB.
Assembling the laminated glass described
above in an insulated unit offers a wide
range of new options.
PURPOSE :
Insulated glass units resistant to impacts,
powerful wind gusts, gunfire, explosions,
vandalism, falling broken glass, etc. (certain
conditions apply). Useful for protecting
Assembling the laminated glass described valuables against theft. Note that other
above in an insulated unit offers a wide combinations should be considered to
meet your specific needs.
range of new options.
PURPOSE :
Reducing inside and outside noise opposite insulated glass units, glass partitions
or even skylights.
Low-iron glass
Low-iron glass
Low-iron glass
Low-iron glass
PVB Q Series
Low-iron glass
PVB
Sentry
Glas®
Low-iron glass
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ADVICE ON
APPLICATIONS WITH
LAMINATED GLASS
FOR AN OPAQUE GLAZING
OR ORIGINAL COLOURS :
Low-iron glass laminated to an opaque
black or white PVB interlayer and/or a
Saflex® Vanceva® colour PVB interlayer,
and laminated with another type of glass
of your choice. To discover the impressive
range of colours we offer, go to Vanceva’s
Web site (www.vanceva.com). Once again,
numerous combinations are possible.
LOW-IRON CLEAR GLASS
TO REDUCE GLARE :
OptiViewTM anti-reflective glass laminated
to a PVB interlayer of your choice as well as
another type of glass. By reducing reflections and increasing visible light transmittance, this product offers better visibility
through the glass.
Assembling the laminated glass described
above in an insulated unit offers a wide
range of new options.
PURPOSE :
For any projects where reflections are
undesirable, such as condos, museums,
storefronts, car dealerships, etc.
Assembling the laminated glass described
above in an insulated unit offers a wide
range of new options.
PURPOSE :
There is a whole variety of uses to choose
from for both indoor and outdoor glazing
designs that are anything but ordinary.
Low-iron glass
Low-iron glass
Low-iron glass
Low-iron glass
PVB
Vanceva® PVB
Low-iron glass
OptiviewTM glass
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This document gives a general description of the product. For further information, please contact an
authorized supplier of Multiver products. The use of any of the products mentioned here in is the sole
responsibility of the users. Multiver assumes no responsibility for the use of its products.
MULTIVER Ltd
436, Berube Street, Quebec (Quebec) G1M 1C8
tel. : 1 800 463-2810 and fax : 418 687-0804